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A Nationals senator has labelled Barnaby Joyce’s defection to One Nation a “dummy spit” - and asked a big question about his political future.

A teenage boy has died after his e-bike collided with a car in Melbourne’s northeast on Monday night.

The nature of critical talks between Canberra and Washington has been revealed as the US makes a huge vow on the $368bn AUKUS defence pact.

An armed gang wearing hoodies and ski masks have stormed a high school, allegedly stabbing a teen and sending terrified students and staff into lockdown.

Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public support for banning under-16s from social media, yet three-quarters believe kids will find ways around the groundbreaking restrictions.

A massive funding boost will transform an experimental Australian aircraft - the first of its kind to be built in Australia in over 50 years - into a fully-functioning war-fighting platform.

A fire has ripped through Gold Coast shop leading police to make an emergency declaration due to the risk of the smoke and flames.

The company behind an iconic Aussie treat staple has secured a $45 million funding boost to help the chocolate biscuit dominate the global market.

A date has been set for when killer pilot Greg Lynn will find out if his appeal against his murder conviction for the death of Carol Clay has succeeded, or failed.

Disturbing footage has captured the moment a man smashed his head into an ambulance windscreen as horrified onlookers watched.

The Wests Tigers have been plunged into chaos following the departure of another key figure as fans prepare to rally this weekend in response to the off-field turmoil.

A factory worker engaged in a months-long terror campaign against her former housemates and landlord, seeking revenge after she was kicked out.

A senior MP has flagged an awkward issue between the US and Australia, ahead of senior Labor MPs attending a critical meeting in Washington.

The mother of an elite private school student allegedly assaulted by his peers has broken her silence, after horrifying video of the alleged hazing ritual incident was released.

A stunning claim has been made about the prosecution of a NSW cop over the “roadblock” death of an Aboriginal teen.

The Coroner has handed down scathing findings into the death of Aboriginal boy Cleveland Dodd, who was the first child to die inside a West Australian detention centre.

The Treasurer has confirmed Labor’s $150 energy rebate will not continue into next year, with a top economist blaming successive government failures.

New details have emerged after an experienced firefighter died when he was crushed by a fallen tree in a bushfire zone.

Waverley Council will crack down on Bronte Beach's notorious Christmas party after 15,000 revellers left piles of rubbish following last year's "insane" gathering.

One of Australia’s worst pedophiles “could and should” have been stopped, with a damning report finding “warning signs” weren’t listened to.